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Candidates who reside within 50 miles of the following locations may be asked to work in person: Bloomfield, CT, Chattanooga, TN, Denver, CO, St Louis, MO, or Scottsdale, AZ.
Overview
This role is within AAPS (Affordability & Accuracy Pre/Post Pay Solutions). AAPS focuses on Accurate Claim Payment and Reducing Medical Cost expenditures at Cigna.
The Program Management Advisor will be required to be a highly adaptable and experienced Business Project Utility Leader in our project/business area. This role is designed for a dynamic individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and is comfortable stepping into various projects and business roles based on evolving organizational and unit needs. This is not a traditional, fixed-role position; instead, it requires someone who is a strategic thinker, a servant leader, and a hands-on contributor, capable of pivoting quickly and effectively. This role will directly lead, participate and own solutions that deliver value to our payment integrity programs and customers. The projects and business solutions this role will be responsible includes (but not limited to): coding, policy, compliance, legal, external vendors, internal matrix partner programs and programs This role will focus on the delivery of assigned projects and assistance in the achievement of departmental goals/financial goals and will play a significant part in achieving functional/technical delivery to our business, ensuring that priorities are met and appropriate business value is delivered.
Responsibilities
Planning & Strategy
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 93,300 - 155,500 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Candidates who reside within 50 miles of the following locations may be asked to work in person: Bloomfield, CT, Chattanooga, TN, Denver, CO, St Louis, MO, or Scottsdale, AZ.
Overview
This role is within AAPS (Affordability & Accuracy Pre/Post Pay Solutions). AAPS focuses on Accurate Claim Payment and Reducing Medical Cost expenditures at Cigna.
The Program Management Advisor will be required to be a highly adaptable and experienced Business Project Utility Leader in our project/business area. This role is designed for a dynamic individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and is comfortable stepping into various projects and business roles based on evolving organizational and unit needs. This is not a traditional, fixed-role position; instead, it requires someone who is a strategic thinker, a servant leader, and a hands-on contributor, capable of pivoting quickly and effectively. This role will directly lead, participate and own solutions that deliver value to our payment integrity programs and customers. The projects and business solutions this role will be responsible includes (but not limited to): coding, policy, compliance, legal, external vendors, internal matrix partner programs and programs This role will focus on the delivery of assigned projects and assistance in the achievement of departmental goals/financial goals and will play a significant part in achieving functional/technical delivery to our business, ensuring that priorities are met and appropriate business value is delivered.
Responsibilities
Planning & Strategy
- Planning, organizing, and controlling processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the product backlog, ensure clarity of requirements, and drive product vision and delivery.
- Develop and manage project plans, track milestones, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Support: Step into gaps across business teams and functions including but not limited to legal, compliance, coding, claims, technology, etc., providing leadership, coordination, and execution support wherever needed.
- Facilitate business project delivery meetings, remove impediments, coach teams on project principles, and foster continuous improvement.
- Coaching: Mentor business team members and stakeholders on project delivery best practices, helping to mature business capabilities across the organization.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across business and technology teams, ensuring alignment and transparency.
- Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred or equivalent work experience required
- 7 years of proven experience in multiple project delivery roles
- 7 years of healthcare claims experience
- Advanced understanding of agile frameworks
- Payment integrity experience is a plus
- Project Management training, PMP, or Agile certifications are a plus.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to quickly assess team dynamics and organizational needs and adapt accordingly.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Utility Player Mindset: Thrives on variety and change; enjoys wearing multiple hats.
- Strategic and Tactical: Can zoom out to see the big picture and zoom in to execute details.
- Empathetic Leader: Builds trust and rapport quickly; leads with empathy and clarity.
- Self-Starter: Takes initiative and ownership without waiting for direction.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 93,300 - 155,500 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $93,300 - $155,500
